Women in Sierra Leone are trying to get more involved in the country's politics but they're being stymied by a political system and a culture that advantages men. And while a major party candidate has selected a woman as his running mate, his party has still put just 10 women on their ballot. Some 38 women in total are running, compared to 548 men.

Sierra Leoneans head to the polls this weekend for parliamentary elections. But they won't see many women on the ballot. As Bonnie Allen reports, female candidates face intimidation and discrimination. And it doesn't end once they're elected.

Sierra Leoneans head to the polls this weekend for parliamentary elections. But they won't see many women on the ballot. As Bonnie Allen reports, female candidates face intimidation and discrimination. And it doesn't end once they're elected.

Women in Sierra Leone are trying to get more involved in the country's politics but they're being stymied by a political system and a culture that advantages men. And while a major party candidate has selected a woman as his running mate, his party has still put just 10 women on their ballot. Some 38 women in total are running, compared to 548 men.

Sierra Leoneans head to the polls this weekend for parliamentary elections. But they won't see many women on the ballot. As Bonnie Allen reports, female candidates face intimidation and discrimination. And it doesn't end once they're elected.

Women in Sierra Leone are trying to get more involved in the country's politics but they're being stymied by a political system and a culture that advantages men. And while a major party candidate has selected a woman as his running mate, his party has still put just 10 women on their ballot. Some 38 women in total are running, compared to 548 men.